Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
procedures to file at small claims court
after purchasing my condo, the kitchen appliances were covered by a warranty. The dishwasher failed and needed to be replaced. This was covered fully by the warranty company, however during installation of a new dishwasher, the delivery company ( subcontracted by the warranty company )flooded my kitchen causing major damage to my property and my downstairs neighbours place. My insurance covered most of the cost however i am still out of pocket the deductable and the charges for the call out of the plumber. How do i file this claim? can i do this online? What can i claim for i.e my inconvenience? is there a time limit? How long does this pocess take? thanks.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: procedures to file at small claims court
Click on http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/forms/documents/sc100.pdf, fill out the form, and submit with your fee (I think it's now around $25) to the small claims court near your home. If in Los Angeles, go to http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/locations/ and plug in your zip code. If elsewhere, check with your local courthouse. Make sure to properly identify all of the people you wish to sue.
Re: procedures to file at small claims court
File small claims action if not get company that delivered and installed new machine to pay. It appears they are responsible based only on the facts you provided. 800-685-6950